Vees down Clippers in Overtime
The Penticton Vees picked up their first win of the BCHL Championship. As the visiting Vees picked up a 2-1 overtime victory over the host Clippers. Tyson Jost scored the winner for Penticton just 57 seconds into overtime. Despite the loss in game three, the Clippers still hold a 2-1 lead in the series. The … Continued
Clippers capture Island Championship – kickoff league semi-final tonight
With a victory in game 7 of the BCHL’s Island division final, the Nanaimo Clippers captured their first division championship since 2008. The Clippers picked up a 3-2 victory over the Powell River Kings at Frank Crane Arena on Sunday, March 22. More than 1900 fans in attendance were treated to an intense game. The … Continued
Mariners kick off National Championships tonight against Holland
After a long couple weeks of waiting, it’s finally time for the VIU Mariners to compete for the National Championships on home court. The Mariners play their first game of the tournament tonight, as they take on the visiting Holland College Hurricanes tonight at 6 pm in the VIU gym. The Mariners know that they … Continued
Started from the Bottom: The Nav interviews provincial volleyball champions
Photo courtesy of Nanaimo News Bulletin On Saturday, February 28, the Mariners’ women’s volleyball team came out on top at Camosun College, taking home the provincial championship. The finals began with a nail-biting two lost sets, with the Camosun College Chargers leading 2-0. The Mariners fought back, coming together as a team to win … Continued
Men’s basketball defends home court
It was an up-and-down few weeks for the Mariners’ men’s basketball team as they suffered their first loss of the season on the road, then returned home to pick up their biggest win of the season. On January 16, the Mariners traveled to Vancouver to take on the Langara Falcons in a rematch of last … Continued
Buccaneers sailing towards playoffs
With only eight games left before the VIJHL playoffs, the Nanaimo Buccaneers are fighting for home ice advantage, sitting two points behind the Comox Valley Glacier Kings for second place in the North division standings. Nanaimo has struggled recently, winning just two of their last 10 games. But the team has shown an ability to … Continued
Clippers in first as season approaches final month
The Nanaimo Clippers have shown that they are one of the best JR hockey teams in Canada. The team has been around the national rankings all season, ranking as high as 11 in the country at one point. Now, as the BCHL season enters its final month, the Clippers have a commanding hold on first … Continued
Mariners having another strong athletic year
The VIU Mariners are once again proving to be the class of the PacWest, no matter the sport. Consistent success in the standings across every sport makes the Mariners a perennial threat to win the league’s yearly aggregate trophy, which is awarded to the institution which accumulates the most points in league-play across all sports. … Continued
Men’s volleyball eyeing first round bye
As the PacWest volleyball season enters its final four weeks, the battle for position in the standings will be more crucial than ever. The VIU Mariners’ men’s volleyball team has had a strong season so far and have found themselves in the midst of a battle for second place in the standings. After the first … Continued
Mariner women pick up come-from-behind victory
The Mariners’ women’s basketball team played their first home game of the year on January 23 against the Capilano Blues. The Mariners sent their fans home happy with a thrilling 48-46 comeback victory. The game was one of the closest of the year for both teams, as neither team managed to take control of the … Continued
Men’s volleyball preparing for return action
After an extended holiday break, the VIU Mariners will return to action on Friday, January 16 against the Columbia Bible College Bearcats. There’s no doubt the Mariners will be excited to return to action as the team hasn’t played since November 29, when the Mariners picked up a victory on the road against the Bearcats. … Continued
Men’s basketball continues winning ways
The Mariners’ men’s basketball team entered their holiday break with a perfect 7-0 record. With the seven-game winning streak to start the season, the Mariners were ranked as the best basketball team in the country. The Mariners played their first game of the second semester against the Camosun Chargers January 9 in Victoria. The game … Continued
Clippers complete crew as roster deadline passes
With the 2015 BCHL trade deadline having come and gone, the Nanaimo Clippers’ roster has finally taken shape. The Clippers made a couple of roster moves in the days leading up to the deadline, which was on Saturday, January 11. First, the team signed forward Brendan Shane, who had spent his season to this … Continued
Women’s basketball returns from break with win
The VIU Mariners’ women’s basketball team returned from the break on a positive note. The Mariners traveled down the Malahat to Victoria to take on the Camosun Chargers and came away with a 68-48 victory. The Mariners came out strong and dominated the opening quarter, controlling the tempo of the game from the opening tip-off. … Continued